Travelling To Flanders Fields

To Flanders Fields by car:

The easiest way to travel to Flanders Fields is by Car. If visitors do not have their own transport, a car can be rented from the major as well as from local car rental companies which have branches in Brussels, Bruges and elsewhere in and around Flanders. Click here for more information about car rental companies.

To Flanders Fields by train:

It is possible to travel by train to Ypres from every city in Flanders. This will generally require a change of train in Kortrijk. Seat reservation is not required, train tickets can be purchased at the railway station before departure. More information about travelling by train.

To Flanders Fields by coach:

Half or full day organised coach tours are offered to and in Flanders Fields, incorporating the main sites and the Last Post ceremony.

Visiting Flanders Fields

Some of the cemeteries, visitor centres and other sites in the Westhoek are difficult to reach by public transport. For this reason, if visitors do not have their own transport, we recommend booking an organised tour or renting a bicycle.

Visiting Flanders Fields by car:

There are many car routes that allow visitors to discover the war landscape and its different landmarks. More information can be found on www.flandersfields.be

Cycling in Flanders Fields:

There are a number of themed cycling routes that will take you past WWI heritage sites. These routes can be viewed at www.flandersfields.be. You can also find a list of cycle hire companies that operate in Flanders Fields on this site.

Visiting flanders fields by organized bus tours:

Several operators offer small-group or private tours taking a standard or customised route in Flanders Fields. It is also possible to visit iconic places in France.

RENT A GUIDE
Ypres, Salient Tour, Yser Front Tour, Mines of Messines tour, Passchendaele tour, the last 100 days of the Newfoundland Regiment tour, in the footsteps of a relative, tours to the Somme/Vimy/Fromelles (France) and more.
Max. number of participants: 7
Duration of tour: Half day/full day
Departure: Ypres or your accommodation
Price: Half day €150/group, full day €350-400/ group (lunch and admission fees not included)
Website: www.rentaguide.beBooking: info@rentaguide.be or +32 488 40 74 40

WESTERN FRONT GUIDE
Possible tours are: The Anzacs from Fromelles to Passchendaele, Canada 1917: The Birth of a Nation in Europe, My Relative on the Front.
Max. number of participants: 7
Duration of tour: Half day/full day
Departure: Ypres
Price: half day €35 p.p., full day €55 p.p.
Website: www.westernfrontguide.comBooking: info@westernfrontguide.com or + 32 497 29 15 57